Is Tab Group Safe? — Extension Safety Profile
Quick verdict: Tab Group earns a safety grade B, 68.3 out of 100, based on 5 of 5 dimensions.
68.3/100
Grade B · 5 of 5 checks
What we found
Automated safety profile from public signals (the extension's manifest & permissions, store listing, publisher, privacy policy). A full review hasn't been published yet.
What this safety grade means
Tab Group earns a safety grade of B (68.3/100), measured across 5 of 5 dimensions. Its strongest area is Permissions & Access (90%). The weakest is Maintenance & Ownership (10%) — what holds its grade back the most.
On the public records we can check, Tab Group looks broadly trustworthy. 10,000 active users/installs reported on the store. Store rating 3.9/5 from 93 user ratings. Last updated on the store 2022-10-15. This is an automated profile, not a hands-on review — so treat the grade as a starting point: open Tab Group's own store listing and privacy policy before installing, and weigh it against the other browser extensions we track below.
Safety Signals
Based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions
| Dimension | Score | Bar | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Publisher & Identity | 60% · 4.8/8 pts | Automated signals | |
| Permissions & Access | 90% · 22.5/25 pts | Automated signals | |
| Data & Privacy | 68% · 10.8/16 pts | Automated signals | |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 10% · 0.8/7.5 pts | Automated signals | |
| Community Reputation | 66% · 6.6/10 pts | Automated signals |
In-depth safety analysis
This extension requests the "tabs" permission, which allows it to see URLs and titles of all open tabs. This is expected for a tab management tool, as it needs this information to group and organize your browsing sessions. The "storage" permission lets it save your tab groups and preferences locally, and "contextMenus" enables right-click options to interact with tabs.
For any general browser extension that handles your web activity, it's wise to consider the developer's reputation and update frequency. Extensions in this category can sometimes be abandoned or sold, potentially leading to future changes in data practices. The fact sheet notes a very low maintenance score and a last update in 2022, which is worth factoring into a decision to install.
The developer's privacy disclosures state they collect personally identifiable information, web history, and user activity. While this data is declared as not sold or used for unrelated purposes, a careful user should verify that this scope of collection aligns with their comfort level for a tab management tool, especially given the age of the extension.
The strongest dimension for this extension is Permissions & Access, indicating its requested capabilities are focused and appropriate. The weakest area is Maintenance & Ownership, which reflects concerns about how actively it is supported.
AI-assisted analysis of the documented signals above (permissions, store data, privacy practices) — explains what they mean and the risks typical for this category. Not a hands-on test.
What the store listing shows
Who's Behind Tab Group?
- Publisher andriydrozhko
Public records identify the publisher, but no individual founders or a separate registered company are named — which is what holds the Publisher & Identity score back. Less public information about who operates an extension means less you can verify about their long-term accountability.
How it compares
Among the 345 browser extensions we track, Tab Group scores higher on safety than 14% of them.
Computed from our own database of assessed browser extensions — updated as we track more.
Evidence on File (12)
Tab Group FAQ
- Is Tab Group safe?
- Tab Group earns a safety grade of B (68.3/100) on our evidence-based assessment, based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions we could verify from public records. This is an automated profile built from public records, not a hands-on review.
- Who is behind Tab Group?
- Tab Group is operated by andriydrozhko.
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